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Rugby: Wilmslow gain momentum to see off Stockport
Saturday 15th January 2011
Sat 15th Jan 2011

Rugby: Wilmslow gain momentum to see off Stockport

Wilmslow beat local rivals Stockport today to keep up their winning ways after the winter break. As the winter months come to an end, it is a sign that…
Christening boutique opens on Altrincham Road
Saturday 15th January 2011
Sat 15th Jan 2011

Christening boutique opens on Altrincham Road

A new gift shop has opened on Altrincham Road this week specialising in christening favours, baby gifts and babywear. Bellina is a new venture for Olga…
Man who died on building site named
Friday 14th January 2011
Fri 14th Jan 2011

Man who died on building site named

An Inquest for identification has been opened and adjourned by the Cheshire Coroner into the death of a Newcastle man at a Wilmslow Building Site. The…
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U3A forms local interest groups
Friday 14th January 2011
Fri 14th Jan 2011

U3A forms local interest groups

As reported last year The University of the Third Age(U3A) has set up a local branch for the Wilmslow, Handforth and the surrounding area. Individual…
Scamps present West Side Story
Friday 14th January 2011
Fri 14th Jan 2011

Scamps present West Side Story

The talented youngsters that make up the energetic youth theatre group, Scamps, are eagerly rehearsing every week for their upcoming musical production…
Wounded soldier prepares for charity North Pole trek
Thursday 13th January 2011
Thu 13th Jan 2011

Wounded soldier prepares for charity North Pole trek

In April, a wounded soldier from Wilmslow will embark on an unaided expedition to the Geographical North Pole. Captain Martin Hewitt, 30, will undertake…
2011 Wilmslow Triathlon open for entries
Thursday 13th January 2011
Thu 13th Jan 2011

2011 Wilmslow Triathlon open for entries

Organised by Xtra Mile Events, the fifth Wilmslow Triathlon is now open for entries. The organisers are hoping for an even better race than last year.…
Housing trust supports loyalty scheme
Thursday 13th January 2011
Thu 13th Jan 2011

Housing trust supports loyalty scheme

Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust are preparing to give free Love Local Life discount cards to all their tenants. The cards will be sent to over…
Sing High, Sing Low!
Thursday 13th January 2011
Thu 13th Jan 2011

Sing High, Sing Low!

You may remember the mention of Cheshire A Cappella’s three week free singing course back in the autumn. It was a huge success and the lucky registrants…
East Cheshire Hospice gets a brand new look
Wednesday 12th January 2011
Wed 12th Jan 2011

East Cheshire Hospice gets a brand new look

East Cheshire Hospice is celebrating the new year by launching a new brand image which more accurately reflects the caring service it provides for local…
Man dies after pallet of bricks collapses
Tuesday 11th January 2011
Tue 11th Jan 2011

Man dies after pallet of bricks collapses

A 22 year old male subcontracted as a bricklayer was killed after an accident at a domestic building site on Torkington Road in Wilmslow. Police and emergency…
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Council clamps down on street signs
Tuesday 11th January 2011
Tue 11th Jan 2011
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Council clamps down on street signs

Cheshire East Council is clamping down on street advertising with the introduction of new measures intended to help keep the town and village centres…
Cinderella magic comes to town
Monday 10th January 2011
Mon 10th Jan 2011

Cinderella magic comes to town

Fairy tale magic was in the air at the Woodford Centre last week as Cheshire Youth Pantomime Society (CHYPS) performed Cinderella to a full house…
Wilmslow Town fall foul of narrow margins
Monday 10th January 2011
Mon 10th Jan 2011

Wilmslow Town fall foul of narrow margins

After seven barren, weather plagued weeks, it was back to competitive action for Wilmslow Town FC at all age groups last weekend. Results were mixed and,…
Cheeky Girl cautioned for shop lifting in Wilmslow
Saturday 8th January 2011
Sat 8th Jan 2011

Cheeky Girl cautioned for shop lifting in Wilmslow

Cheeky Girl Gabriela Irimia was stopped by security staff on suspicion of shoplifting at Sainsbury's in Wilmslow yesterday afternoon. Police were called…
Deadline approaching for primary school admissions
Friday 7th January 2011
Fri 7th Jan 2011

Deadline approaching for primary school admissions

Parents and carers of children seeking a primary school place in September are being reminded to return their application form by the January 15 deadline.…
Plans to establish community orchard
Friday 7th January 2011
Fri 7th Jan 2011
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Plans to establish community orchard

About two thirds of Britain's orchards have been lost since 1960. Many of these orchards have been destroyed and replanted with cereals or built on for…
Record support for Rotary collections
Thursday 6th January 2011
Thu 6th Jan 2011

Record support for Rotary collections

The good people of Wilmslow, Handforth and Heald Green gave generously this Christmas to the Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean. In the run up to Christmas…
Zumbathlon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Thursday 6th January 2011
Thu 6th Jan 2011

Zumbathlon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Two local ladies whose lives have been affected by cancer are organising a Zumbathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Niki Hampton-Bennett and Helen…
Exclusive couture designs for Wilmslow boutique
Thursday 6th January 2011
Thu 6th Jan 2011

Exclusive couture designs for Wilmslow boutique

Celebrity favourites Eudon Choi and Preen have created bespoke pieces in black and white exclusively for independent Wilmslow boutique Black White Denim.…